1930 United States Senate elections explained

Election Name:1930 United States Senate elections
Country:United States
Flag Year:1912
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1928 United States Senate elections
Previous Year:1928
Next Election:1932 United States Senate elections
Next Year:1932
Seats For Election:32 of the 96 seats in the United States Senate
Majority Seats:49
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Elected Members:1931 (VT)
1Blank:Seats up
2Blank:Races won
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Leader1:James Watson
Image1:James Eli Watson.jpg
Leader Since1:March 4, 1929
Leaders Seat1:Indiana
Seats Before1:56
Seats After1:48
Seat Change1: 8
1Data1:22
2Data1:14
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Leader2:Joseph Robinson
Leader Since2:December 3, 1923
Leaders Seat2:Arkansas
Seats Before2:39
Seats After2:47
Seat Change2: 8
1Data2:13
2Data2:21
Party4:Farmer–Labor Party
Seats Before4:1
Seats After4:1
1Data4:0
2Data4:0
Map Size:320px
Majority Leader
Before Election:James Watson
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:James Watson
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The 1930 United States Senate elections occurred in the middle of Republican President Herbert Hoover's term. The 32 seats of Class 2 were contested in regular elections, and special elections were held to fill vacancies. With the Great Depression beginning to take hold, Republican incumbents became unpopular,[1] and Democrats picked up a net of eight seats, erasing the Republican gains from the previous election cycle, however, Republicans retained control of the chamber. This was the first of four consecutive Senate elections during the Depression in which Democrats made enormous gains, achieving a cumulative pick-up of 34 seats.

In Louisiana, Democratic senator-elect Huey Long chose not to take his Senate seat until January 25, 1932, so he could remain as Governor of Louisiana. The Republicans therefore retained the plurality of seats at the beginning of the next Congress (with Vice President Charles Curtis (R) able to cast tie-breaking votes, the Republicans would have majority control).

Gains, losses, and holds

Retirements

Four Republicans retired instead of seeking re-election. Two Republicans retired instead of seeking election to finish the unexpired term and instead of seeking election to full term. One Democrat retired instead of seeking election to a full term.

Defeats

Seven Republicans and five Democrats sought re-election but lost in the primary or general election.

Post-election changes

Change in composition

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Race summary

Special elections during the 71st Congress

In these special elections, the winner were seated during 1930; ordered by election date (then by state).

StateIncumbentResultsCandidates
SenatorPartyElectoral history
Delaware
(Class 2)
Daniel O. HastingsRepublican1928 Interim appointee elected November 4, 1930.
Winner was also elected on the same ballot to the next term; see below.
nowrap
Kansas
(Class 3)
Henry J. AllenRepublican1929 Interim appointee lost election.
New senator elected November 4, 1930.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
Kentucky
(Class 2)
John M. RobsionRepublican1930 Interim appointee lost election.
New senator elected November 4, 1930.
Democratic gain.
Winner was not elected to the next term; see below.
nowrap
New Jersey
(Class 2)
David Baird Jr.Republican1929 Interim appointee retired.
New senator elected November 4, 1930.
Republican hold.
Winner also elected to the next term, see below.
nowrap
Ohio
(Class 3)
Roscoe C. McCullochRepublican1929 Interim appointee lost election.
New senator elected November 4, 1930.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
Pennsylvania
(Class 3)
Joseph R. GrundyRepublican1929 Interim appointee lost nomination.
New senator elected November 4, 1930.
Republican hold.
nowrap
Tennessee
(Class 2)
William E. BrockDemocratic1929 Interim appointee elected November 4, 1930.
Winner was not elected to the next term; see below.
nowrap
Wyoming
(Class 2)
Patrick J. SullivanRepublican1929 Interim appointee retired.
New senator elected November 4, 1930.
Republican hold.
Winner also elected to the next term; see below.
nowrap

Elections leading to the 72nd Congress

In these general elections, the winners were elected for the term beginning March 4, 1931; ordered by state.

All of the elections involved the Class 2 seats.

StateIncumbentResultsCandidates
SenatorPartyElectoral history
AlabamaJ. Thomas HeflinDemocratic1920
1924
Incumbent lost renomination.
Incumbent lost general election as an independent.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.
nowrap
ArkansasJoseph T. RobinsonDemocratic1913
1918
1924
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
ColoradoLawrence C. PhippsRepublican1918
1924
Incumbent retired.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
DelawareDaniel O. HastingsRepublican1928 Interim appointee elected.
Winner was also elected on the same ballot to finish the current term; see above.
nowrap
GeorgiaWilliam J. HarrisDemocratic1918
1924
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
IdahoWilliam BorahRepublican1907
1913
1918
1924
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
IllinoisCharles S. DeneenRepublican1924
1925
Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
IowaDaniel F. SteckDemocratic1926 Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Republican gain.
nowrap
KansasArthur CapperRepublican1918
1924
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
KentuckyJohn M. RobsionRepublican1930 Interim appointee lost election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
LouisianaJoseph E. RansdellDemocratic1912
1918
1924
Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.
nowrap
MaineArthur R. GouldRepublican1926 Incumbent retired.
New senator elected.
Republican hold.
nowrap
MassachusettsFrederick H. GillettRepublican1924Incumbent retired.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
MichiganJames CouzensRepublican1922
1924
1924
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
MinnesotaThomas D. SchallRepublican1924Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
MississippiPat HarrisonDemocratic1918
1924
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
MontanaThomas J. WalshDemocratic1913
1918
1924
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
NebraskaGeorge W. NorrisRepublican1913
1918
1924
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
New HampshireHenry W. KeyesRepublican1918
1924
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
New JerseyDavid Baird Jr.Republican1929 Interim appointee retired.
New senator elected.
Republican hold.
Winner also elected to finish the term; see above.
nowrap
New MexicoSam G. BrattonDemocratic1924Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
North CarolinaF. M. SimmonsDemocratic1901
1907
1913
1918
1924
Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.
nowrap
OklahomaWilliam B. PineRepublican1924Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
OregonCharles L. McNaryRepublican1917
1918
1918
1918
1924
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
Rhode IslandJesse H. MetcalfRepublican1924
1924
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
South CarolinaCole L. BleaseDemocratic1924Incumbent lost renomination.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.
nowrap
South DakotaWilliam H. McMasterRepublican1924Incumbent lost re-election.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
TennesseeWilliam E. BrockDemocratic1929 Incumbent retired.
New senator elected.
Democratic hold.
nowrap
TexasMorris SheppardDemocratic1913
1913
1918
1924
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
VirginiaCarter GlassDemocratic1920
1920
1924
Incumbent re-elected.nowrap
West VirginiaGuy D. GoffRepublican1924Incumbent retired.
New senator elected.
Democratic gain.
nowrap
WyomingPatrick J. SullivanRepublican1929 Interim appointee retired.
New senator elected.
Republican hold.
Winner was also elected to finish the term; see above.
nowrap

Closest races

Ten races had a margin of victory under 10%:

StateParty of winnerMargin
Rhode Islanddata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican1.1%
Minnesotadata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican1.5%
Kansas (special)data-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)2.0%
South Dakotadata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)3.2%
Kentucky (regular)data-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)4.2%
Kentucky (special)data-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)4.6%
Oklahomadata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip) 4.8%
Delawaredata-sort-value=-0.5 Republican 9.1%
Massachusettsdata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)9.3%
Ohiodata-sort-value=-0.5 Democratic (flip)9.6%

Alabama

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Alabama.

See also: List of United States senators from Alabama.

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Alabama
Country:Alabama
Type:midterm
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Alabama
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Alabama
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:John H Bankhead II.jpg
Candidate1:John H. Bankhead II
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:150,985
Percentage1:59.93%
Candidate2:James Thomas Heflin
Party2:Independent Democrat
Popular Vote2:100,952
Percentage2:40.07%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:James Thomas Heflin
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John H. Bankhead II
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

Arkansas

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Arkansas.

See also: List of United States senators from Arkansas.

Election Name:1930 U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Arkansas
Country:Arkansas
Flag Year:1924
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Arkansas
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Arkansas
Next Year:1936
Election Date:August 12, 1930
Image1:File:Joseph T. Robinson cropped.jpg
Nominee1:Joe T. Robinson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:167,167
Percentage1:76.59%
Nominee2:Tom W. Campbell
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:51,085
Percentage2:23.41%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Joseph Taylor Robinson
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Joseph Taylor Robinson
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

Colorado

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Colorado.

See also: List of United States senators from Colorado.

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Colorado
Country:Colorado
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Colorado
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Colorado
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:Senator_Edward_Prentiss_Costigan.jpg
Nominee1:Edward P. Costigan
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:180,028
Percentage1:55.85%
Nominee2:George H. Shaw
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:137,487
Percentage2:42.65%
Map Size:225px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Lawrence C. Phipps
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Edward P. Costigan
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

Delaware

See also: List of United States senators from Delaware and 1930 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware.

Interim appointee Daniel O. Hastings was elected both to finish the current term and to the next term on the same November 4 ballot.

Delaware (special)

Georgia

See also: List of United States senators from Georgia.

Idaho

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Idaho
Country:Idaho
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Idaho
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Idaho
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:BORAH, WILLIAM E. HONORABLE LCCN2016861388.jpg
Nominee1:William Borah
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:94,938
Percentage1:72.42%
Nominee2:Joseph M. Tyler
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:36,162
Percentage2:27.58%
Map Size:200px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:William Borah
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:William Borah
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from Idaho.

Illinois

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Illinois
Country:Illinois
Flag Year:1915
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Illinois
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Illinois
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:J.H. Lewis - Moffett, Chicago LCCN2014682655 (1).jpg
Nominee1:J. Hamilton Lewis
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,432,216
Percentage1:64.02%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:687,469
Percentage2:30.73%
Map Size:300px
U.S. senator
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Illinois.

See also: List of United States senators from Illinois.

Iowa

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Iowa
Country:Iowa
Flag Image:Flag of Iowa (xrmap collection).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Iowa
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Iowa
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Nominee1:L. J. Dickinson
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:307,613
Percentage1:56.29%
Nominee2:Daniel F. Steck
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:235,186
Percentage2:43.03%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Daniel F. Steck
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Lester J. Dickinson
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Iowa.

See also: List of United States senators from Iowa.

Kansas

See also: List of United States senators from Kansas and 1930 United States House of Representatives elections in Kansas.

Kansas (regular)

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Kansas
Country:Kansas
Flag Year:1927
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Kansas
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Kansas
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:CAPPER, ARTHUR C. SENATOR LCCN2016860456 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Arthur Capper
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:364,548
Percentage1:61.09%
Nominee2:Jonathan M. Davis
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:232,161
Percentage2:38.91%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Arthur Capper
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Arthur Capper
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

Kansas (special)

Election Name:1930 United States Senate special election in Kansas
Country:Kansas
Flag Year:1927
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1926 United States Senate election in Kansas
Previous Year:1926
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Kansas
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:GeorgeMcGill.jpg
Nominee1:George McGill
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:288,889
Percentage1:50.03%
Nominee2:Henry Justin Allen
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:276,833
Percentage2:47.95%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Henry Justin Allen
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:George McGill
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

Democratic nominee George McGill defeated Republican incumbent United States Senator Henry Justin Allen by a very narrow margin. McGill was the first non-Republican to win this seat since 1896.

Kentucky

See also: List of United States senators from Kentucky.

Kentucky (regular)

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Country:Kentucky
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Kentucky
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Nominee1:M. M. Logan
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:336,718
Percentage1:52.13%
Nominee2:John M. Robsion
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:309,180
Percentage2:47.87%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:John M. Robsion
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Ben M. Williamson
(for unexpired term)
M. M. Logan (for next term)
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate elections in Kentucky.

Kentucky (special)

Louisiana

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Louisiana.

See also: List of United States senators from Louisiana.

Election Name:1930 Democratic Senate primary election in Louisiana
Country:Louisiana
Flag Year:1912
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Louisiana
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Louisiana
Next Year:1936
Election Date:September 9, 1930
Nominee1:Huey Long
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:149,640
Percentage1:57.31%
Nominee2:Joseph Ransdell
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:111,451
Percentage2:42.69%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Joseph E. Ransdell
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Huey Long
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

Maine

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Maine.

See also: List of United States senators from Maine.

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Maine
Country:Maine
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1926 United States Senate special election in Maine
Previous Year:1926 (special)
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Maine
Next Year:1936
Election Date:September 8, 1930
Image1:File:WallaceWhiteJr.jpg
Nominee1:Wallace White
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:88,262
Percentage1:60.95%
Nominee2:Frank Haskell
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:56,559
Percentage2:39.05%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Arthur Gould
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Wallace H. White Jr.
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

Massachusetts

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Country:Massachusetts
Flag Year:1908
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Massachusetts
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Nominee1:Marcus A. Coolidge
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:651,939
Percentage1:54.01%
Nominee2:William M. Butler
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:539,226
Percentage2:44.67%
Map Size:250px
Senator
Before Election:Frederick H. Gillett
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Marcus A. Coolidge
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Massachusetts.

See also: List of United States senators from Massachusetts.

Michigan

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Michigan
Country:Michigan
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Michigan
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Michigan
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:Sen. Jas. Couzens, (12-1-22) LCCN2016847013 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:James J. Couzens
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:634,577
Percentage1:78.15%
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:169,757
Percentage2:20.91%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Michigan.

See also: List of United States senators from Michigan.

Minnesota

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Minnesota
Country:Minnesota
Flag Year:1893
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Minnesota
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate special election in Minnesota
Next Year:1936 (special)
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:ThomasDSchall.jpg
Nominee1:Thomas D. Schall
Party1:Republican Party of Minnesota
Popular Vote1:293,626
Percentage1:37.61%
Nominee2:Einar Hoidale
Party2:Democratic Party of Minnesota
Popular Vote2:282,018
Percentage2:36.13%
Image3:ErnestLundeen.jpg
Nominee3:Ernest Lundeen
Party3:Farmer–Labor Party
Popular Vote3:178,671
Percentage3:22.89%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Thomas D. Schall
Before Party:Republican Party of Minnesota
After Election:Thomas D. Schall
After Party:Republican Party of Minnesota

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Minnesota.

See also: List of United States senators from Minnesota.

Mississippi

See also: List of United States senators from Mississippi.

Montana

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Montana
Country:Montana
Flag Year:1905
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Montana
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1934 United States Senate special election in Montana
Next Year:1934 (special)
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Nominee1:Thomas J. Walsh
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:106,274
Percentage1:60.33%
Nominee2:Albert J. Galen
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:66,724
Percentage2:37.88%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Thomas J. Walsh
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Thomas J. Walsh
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Montana.

See also: List of United States senators from Montana.

Nebraska

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Country:Nebraska
Flag Year:1925
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Nebraska
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:GeorgeWNorris.jpg
Nominee1:George W. Norris
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:247,118
Percentage1:56.84%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:172,795
Percentage2:39.74%
Map Size:300px
U.S. Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Nebraska.

See also: List of United States senators from Nebraska.

New Hampshire

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
Country:New Hampshire
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in New Hampshire
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:KEYES, HENRY W. HONORABLE LCCN2016860385 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Henry W. Keyes
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:72,225
Percentage1:57.88%
Nominee2:Albert W. Noone
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:52,284
Percentage2:41.90%
Map Size:250px
Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from New Hampshire.

New Jersey

See also: List of United States senators from New Jersey and 1930 United States House of Representatives elections in New Jersey.

New Jersey (regular)

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Country:New Jersey
Flag Year:1896
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1932 United States Senate special election in New Jersey
Next Year:1932 (special)
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Nominee1:Dwight Morrow
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:601,497
Percentage1:58.50%
Nominee2:Alexander Simpson
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:401,007
Percentage2:39.00%
Senator
Before Election:David Baird Jr.
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Dwight Morrow
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in New Jersey.

New Jersey (special)

Election Name:1930 United States Senate special election in New Jersey
Country:New Jersey
Flag Year:1896
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in New Jersey
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1932 United States Senate special election in New Jersey
Next Year:1932 (special)
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Nominee1:Dwight Morrow
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:571,006
Percentage1:59.14%
Nominee2:Thelma Parkinson
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:372,739
Percentage2:38.60%
Senator
Before Election:David Baird Jr.
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Dwight Morrow
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

New Mexico

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Country:New Mexico
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in New Mexico
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1934 United States Senate special election in New Mexico
Next Year:1934 (special)
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:BRATTON, SAM. SENATOR LCCN2016862206 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Sam G. Bratton
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:69,362
Percentage1:58.62%
Nominee2:Ernest W. Everly
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:48,699
Percentage2:41.16%
Map Size:215px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Sam G. Bratton
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Sam G. Bratton
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from New Mexico.

North Carolina

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in North Carolina
Country:North Carolina
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in North Carolina
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate special election in North Carolina
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Flag Year:1885
Image1:File:Josiah W. Bailey.jpg
Nominee1:Josiah Bailey
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:324,393
Percentage1:60.61%
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:210,761
Percentage2:39.38%
Map Size:325px
Senator
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from North Carolina.

Ohio (special)

Election Name:1930 United States Senate special election in Ohio
Country:Ohio
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1928 United States Senate special election in Ohio
Previous Year:1928 (special)
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Ohio
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:RobertJBulkley (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Robert J. Bulkley
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,046,561
Percentage1:54.78%
Nominee2:Roscoe C. McCulloch
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:863,944
Percentage2:45.22%
Map Size:230px
United States Senator
Before Election:Roscoe C. McCulloch
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Robert J. Bulkley
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate special election in Ohio.

See also: List of United States senators from Ohio.

Oklahoma

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Country:Oklahoma
Flag Year:1925
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:ThomasGore3c32246u crop.jpg
Nominee1:Thomas Gore
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:255,838
Percentage1:52.29%
Nominee2:William B. Pine
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:232,589
Percentage2:47.54%
Map Size:200px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:William B. Pine
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Thomas Gore
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Oklahoma.

See also: List of United States senators from Oklahoma.

Oregon

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Oregon
Country:Oregon
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Oregon
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Oregon
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:Charles Linza McNary cph.3b18950 (cropped 3x4).jpg
Nominee1:Charles L. McNary
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:137,231
Percentage1:58.06%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:66,028
Percentage2:27.93%
Map Size:270px
Senator
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Party:Republican Party (US)

See also: List of United States senators from Oregon.

Pennsylvania (special)

Election Name:1930 United States Senate special election in Pennsylvania
Country:Pennsylvania
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1926 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Previous Year:1926
Next Election:1932 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
Next Year:1932
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Nominee1:James J. Davis
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:1,462,186
Percentage1:71.54%
Nominee2:Sedgwick Kistler
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:523,338
Percentage2:25.61%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Joseph R. Grundy
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:James J. Davis
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate special election in Pennsylvania.

See also: List of United States senators from Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island

See also: List of United States senators from Rhode Island.

Incumbent Republican Senator Jesse H. Metcalf successfully sought reelection to a 2nd term in office., this is the last time a Republican has won the Class 2 Senate seat in Rhode Island, and it would be the last time a Republican would win any Senate seat in the state at all until John Chafee in 1976.

South Carolina

Election Name:1930 Democratic Senate primary runoff in South Carolina
Country:South Carolina
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:United States Senate election in South Carolina, 1924
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:United States Senate election in South Carolina, 1936
Next Year:1936
Election Date:September 9, 1930
Image1:Senator James F Byrnes.jpg
Image1 Size:x150px
Nominee1:James F. Byrnes
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:120,755
Percentage1:50.95%
Image2 Size:x150px
Nominee2:Cole Blease
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:116,264
Percentage2:49.05%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Coleman Livingston Blease
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:James F. Byrnes
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in South Carolina.

See also: List of United States senators from South Carolina.

South Dakota

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Country:South Dakota
Flag Year:1909
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in South Dakota
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:Bulowwilliam.jpg
Nominee1:William J. Bulow
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:106,317
Percentage1:51.63%
Nominee2:William H. McMaster
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:99,595
Percentage2:48.37%
Map Size:240px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:William H. McMaster
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:William J. Bulow
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in South Dakota.

See also: List of United States senators from South Dakota.

Tennessee

See also: List of United States senators from Tennessee and 1930 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee.

One-term Democrat Lawrence D. Tyson died August 24, 1929, and Democrat William E. Brock was appointed September 2, 1929, to continue the term, pending a special election.

Tennessee (special)

Election Name:1930 United States Senate special election in Tennessee
Country:Tennessee
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Tennessee
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1934 United States Senate special election in Tennessee
Next Year:1934
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:William E. Brock I.jpg
Nominee1:William E. Brock
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:144,019
Percentage1:74.40%
Nominee2:F. Todd Meacham
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:49,554
Percentage2:25.60%
Senator
Before Election:William E. Brock
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:William E. Brock
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate special election in Tennessee.

Interim Democrat William E. Brock easily won election to finish the term.

Tennessee (regular)

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Tennessee
Country:Tennessee
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Tennessee
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1934 United States Senate special election in Tennessee
Next Year:1934
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:Hull-Cordell-LOC.jpg
Nominee1:Cordell Hull
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:154,131
Percentage1:71.30%
Nominee2:Paul E. Divine
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:58,650
Percentage2:27.13%
Senator
Before Election:William E. Brock
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Cordell Hull
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate special election in Tennessee.

William E. Brock was not a candidate to the next term, instead choosing to return to his Chattanooga candy manufacturing business. Instead, former Democratic congressman Cordell Hull was swept into the seat.

Hull was appointed United States Secretary of State and served there for 11 years, and in 1945, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "co-initiating the United Nations."

Texas

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Texas
Country:Texas
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Texas
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Texas
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:Senator Morris Sheppard (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Morris Sheppard
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:266,550
Percentage1:86.91%
Nominee2:Doran Haesly
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:39,047
Percentage2:12.73%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Morris Sheppard
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Morris Sheppard
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Texas.

See also: List of United States senators from Texas.

Virginia

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Virginia.

See also: List of United States senators from Virginia.

Election Name:1930 United States Senate Election in Virginia
Country:Virginia
Flag Year:1861
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Virginia
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Virginia
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Nominee1:Carter Glass
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:112,002
Percentage1:76.67%
Nominee2:J. Cloyd Byars
Party2:Independent Democrat
Popular Vote2:26,091
Percentage2:17.86%
Nominee3:Joe C. Morgan
Party3:Socialist Party of America
Popular Vote3:7,944
Percentage3:5.44%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Carter Glass
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Carter Glass
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

West Virginia

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Country:West Virginia
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in West Virginia
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:File:Matthew M. Neely cph.3a45169.jpg
Nominee1:Matthew M. Neely
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:342,437
Percentage1:61.91%
Nominee2:James Elwood Jones
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:209,427
Percentage2:37.86%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Matthew M. Neely
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Matthew M. Neely
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: List of United States senators from Virginia.

Wyoming

See also: List of United States senators from Wyoming and 1930 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming.

Six-term Republican Francis E. Warren had died November 24, 1929, and Republican Patrick J. Sullivan was appointed to continue the term, pending a special election in which he was not a candidate.

Wyoming (special)

Election Name:1930 United States Senate special election in Wyoming
Country:Wyoming
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:Robert Davis Carey.jpg
Nominee1:Robert D. Carey
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:42,726
Percentage1:58.83%
Nominee2:Harry Schwartz
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:29,904
Percentage2:41.17%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Patrick J. Sullivan
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Robert D. Carey
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate special election in Wyoming.

Wyoming (regular)

Election Name:1930 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Country:Wyoming
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1924 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Previous Year:1924
Next Election:1936 United States Senate election in Wyoming
Next Year:1936
Election Date:November 4, 1930
Image1:Robert Davis Carey.jpg
Nominee1:Robert D. Carey
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:43,626
Percentage1:59.05%
Nominee2:Harry Schwartz
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:30,259
Percentage2:40.95%
Map Size:250px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Patrick J. Sullivan
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Robert D. Carey
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See main article: 1930 United States Senate election in Wyoming.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: November 6, 1930 . Republicans Lay Defeat to Slump . New York Times .